Bolong vs Jaspers Brush: true annual running costs compared (2026)
Last updated July 2026 · council rates current NSW schedules, ATO 88c/km, Opal & Translink fares, AER electricity benchmarks
Bolong and Jaspers Brush are both Shoalhaven rates (OLG suburbs, sitting 119.2 km and 116.2 km from Sydney CBD respectively, and are commonly compared by buyers weighing up running costs within the same council area.
The two sit within $0 a year of each other to run, so running cost is a minor factor here — the decision comes down to schools, risk and lifestyle, all in the free report.
Bolong
Jaspers Brush
Annual cost breakdown
| Category | Bolong | Jaspers Brush | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council rates | $1,547 | $1,547 | - |
| Water & sewerage | $1,300 | $1,300 | - |
| Commute (driving) | $17,600 | $17,600 | - |
| Commute (public transport) | $2,400 | $2,400 | - |
| Home insurance | $3,100 | $3,100 | - |
| Body corporate (unit) | $1,800 | $1,800 | - |
| Total (driving) | $23,547 | $23,547 | - |
| Total (public transport) | $8,347 | $8,347 | - |
Green = cheaper. Commute: ATO 88c/km, 220 working days. Insurance AI-estimated; actual premiums vary. Council rates: average residential rate (NSW, IPART-uplifted).
| Dwelling | Bolong | Jaspers Brush | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2,420 | $2,420 | - |
| Unit | $1,920 | $1,920 | - |
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for each suburb's climate zone at 2025 rates (QLD 30c/kWh, NSW 33c/kWh incl. supply charge; unit ≈ 75% of a house). Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Cost breakdown chart
Annual cost breakdown — Bolong vs Jaspers Brush (2026-27)
What the numbers show
Bolong and Jaspers Brush cost within $0 of each other annually by car. Over ten years with 3% annual growth the gap reaches roughly $0, making running cost a minor factor in the decision.
The biggest single gap is council rates at $0 per year.
On public transport the two suburbs cost almost the same, $8,347 and $8,347 a year, so the $0 driving gap nearly closes if you commute by public transport.
10-year cumulative cost projection
| Year | Bolong cumulative | Jaspers Brush cumulative | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $23,547 | $23,547 | $0 |
| Year 3 | $72,781 | $72,781 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $125,014 | $125,014 | $0 |
| Year 10 | $269,940 | $269,940 | $0 |
Assumes 3% annual cost growth. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bolong or Jaspers Brush cheaper to live in?
Bolong is cheaper to run by car at $23,547 per year versus $23,547 for Jaspers Brush, a difference of $0 annually. Figures cover council rates, water, commute (ATO 88c/km), and home insurance. Source: SuburbCost 2026 data.
What are council rates in Bolong and Jaspers Brush?
Annual council rates for a house are $1,547 in Bolong (Shoalhaven rates (OLG) and $1,547 in Jaspers Brush (Shoalhaven rates (OLG). Water and sewerage adds $1,300 in Bolong and $1,300 in Jaspers Brush. Both figures are the average residential rate reported to the Office of Local Government, uplifted by each council's IPART rate peg.
How does the commute cost compare between Bolong and Jaspers Brush?
Annual driving commute costs are $17,600 from Bolong and $17,600 from Jaspers Brush to Sydney CBD (ATO 88c/km). Public transport costs $2,400 from Bolong and $2,400 from Jaspers Brush.
What is the 10-year cost difference between Bolong and Jaspers Brush?
At 3% annual cost growth, Bolong costs a cumulative $269,940 and Jaspers Brush costs $269,940 over 10 years by car. The cumulative difference is $0 in favour of Bolong. Excludes purchase price, mortgage, and personal expenses.
Which of Bolong and Jaspers Brush is best to actually live in?
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Sources: Shoalhaven rates (OLG and Shoalhaven rates (OLG rate data, water utility pricing (QLD: Queensland Urban Utilities / Unitywater; NSW: Sydney Water / Hunter Water), ATO 88c/km, and SuburbCost AI insurance estimates. Data updated July 2026.